Candid street photography: lose your inhibitions and shoot portraits with impact

How to position yourself (and camera) to shoot street portraits

• Keep one eye open to watch out for passers by.
• Get low down for better composition and intimate shots.
• Shoot in Continuous mode to help capture the peak action.
• Don’t always shoot on a long lens. Fit a wide-angle too.
• A steady support is always important for getting the sharpest shots.

The best camera settings for candid street photography

Like a good Martini, select the best camera settings so you’re ready to shoot anytime, any place, anywhere.

• Metering – Overall for consistency when framing.
• Exposure mode – TV or AV for instant good exposures.
• Burst mode – Continuous shooting to grab the action.
• Power – Leave turned on so you’re always ready to shoot.

PAGE 1: How to get close to your subject
PAGE 2: How to position yours (and best camera settings) for street portraits
PAGE 3: The best locations for candid street photography

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Posted on Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at 2:00 am under Photography Tips.

Tags: photo ideas, portrait photography, street photography